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PrinterLogic software vulnerable to remote attacks
Printing

PrinterLogic software vulnerable to remote attacks

Businesses using PrinterLogic Print Management Software are urged to deploy 'always on' VPNs amid new vulnerabilities that risk remote attacks on workstations.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk
Smart Home

Security alert: More than 2 million IoT devices are now junk

Over two million IoT devices, including security cameras and baby monitors, have critical security flaws, warns researcher Paul Marrapese.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2019
Too many 'critical' vulnerabilities to patch? Tenable opts for a different approach
Data Analytics

Too many 'critical' vulnerabilities to patch? Tenable opts for a different approach

Faced with an overload of 'critical' vulnerabilities, Tenable turns to predictive solutions, launching a tool that targets the top 3% of likely exploits.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2019
Aura Infosec discovers major Mozilla Firefox vulnerability
Cybersecurity

Aura Infosec discovers major Mozilla Firefox vulnerability

Alex Nikolova made the discovery while conducting a research project on the same-origin policy of various web browsers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2019
Sonatype and HackerOne partner on open source vulnerability reporting
Partner Programmes

Sonatype and HackerOne partner on open source vulnerability reporting

Without a standard for responsible disclosure, even those who want to disclose vulnerabilities responsibly can get frustrated with the process.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019
Check Point names February's most disruptive malware
Security vulnerabilities

Check Point names February's most disruptive malware

Coinhive tops Check Point's Global Threat Index for February 2019, marking its 15th month as the most disruptive malware despite its impending shutdown.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019
Logitech Harmony Hub vulnerabilities leave devs fuming
Internet of Things

Logitech Harmony Hub vulnerabilities leave devs fuming

Logitech backtracks on decision to remove firmware version of Harmony Hub, after critical security flaws were revealed. Millions of users affected.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
GitHub's Bug Bounty program gets bigger
Marketing Technologies

GitHub's Bug Bounty program gets bigger

GitHub's Bug Bounty program is now five years old and to mark the occasion it has revamped the program's scope, rewards, and new legal rules.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Mar 2019
IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching
IBM

IBM X-Force Red & Qualys introduce automated patching

IBM X-Force Red and Qualys are declaring a war on unpatched systems, and they believe automation is the answer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Feb 2019
Swiss Post asks public to hack its e-voting system
Online voting

Swiss Post asks public to hack its e-voting system

Switzerland's postal service Swiss Post is inviting keen-eyed security experts and white hats to hack its e-voting system.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2019
Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences
Xiaomi

Security flaw in Xiaomi electric scooters could have deadly consequences

Xiaomi's M365 electric scooters pose severe risks due to Bluetooth security flaws, potentially allowing attackers to control and endanger riders.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Feb 2019
Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files
Google

Bug makes Android phones hackable via PNG image files

This means any application handling PNG files that have been carefully crafted by an attacker can end up running the attacker's code.

By Dr Simon Wiseman • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Quick thinking remedies vulnerability in Schneider Electric ICS controller
DataCentre infrastructure

Quick thinking remedies vulnerability in Schneider Electric ICS controller

Radiflow discovered that a serious vulnerability in the devices put the safety and availability of ICS networks in jeopardy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
Flaw discovered in Intel chips, allows attackers to steal cloud data
Semiconductors

Flaw discovered in Intel chips, allows attackers to steal cloud data

A newly discovered flaw in Intel chips, dubbed Foreshadow, can lead attackers to access sensitive data from personal computers and cloud services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Aug 2018
Exclusive interview: Major MFA vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's ADFS
Multi-factor authentication

Exclusive interview: Major MFA vulnerability discovered in Microsoft's ADFS

A critical flaw in Microsoft's ADFS allows bypassing MFA, posing a severe risk, warns Okta's REX team. Urgent patching is recommended for users.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Security vulnerabilities stories

Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2
Firewalls

Cyber threat spotlight: Kiwis report more, lose less in Q2

CERT NZ's latest report shows cyber threats and incident reports increased in Q2, yet monetary losses dropped by 24%, with most under NZD $500.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
2018 proves to be a mixed bag of severe cyber threats, report finds
Malware

2018 proves to be a mixed bag of severe cyber threats, report finds

2018 saw a surge in cyber threats with over 30 zero-day vulnerabilities and nearly 24,000 unique malware variants, Fortinet's report reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec
Symantec

MikroTik routers in NZ may be at risk of cryptomining - Symantec

New Zealand's MikroTik routers may be at risk of cryptomining attacks due to a global campaign targeting 157,000 devices, warns Symantec. Install patches.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Aug 2018